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Murcia hospitals at full stretch as post-holiday pressures mountEmergency rooms crowded despite falling flu numbers, with ministers warning of potential post-Christmas spike Hospitals across the Region of Murcia faced a challenging Wednesday this week, with nearly 100 patients left waiting for beds. The hardest hit.. 08/01/2026

Spain grants grace period for V-16 beaconsThe introduction of the new emergency lights is about “information before fines”, according to Spanish traffic authorities Drivers in Spain who have yet to get their hands on the new V-16 emergency beacon can breathe a small sigh of relief.. 08/01/2026

A bright but chilly weekend ahead for Murcia: Weather forecast January 8-11There will also be some stiff winds for northern Murcia, mainly on Friday Murcia weather forecast, Friday January 9   The weekend weather forecast from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) for the Region of Murcia over the next few days.. 08/01/2026

Everything you need to keep in your glove compartment in 2026 to avoid fines in SpainV-16 emergency beacons are now mandatory in Spain, but by law you need a few other things in the car as well Since January 1, drivers in Spain have been legally required to carry the new V-16 emergency beacon, the device that officially replaces the.. 08/01/2026

Are Spain's January sales really a bargain, or just clever marketing?Why so many shoppers are questioning whether discounts are truly what they seem With Christmas over, Spain’s winter sales are now under way, drawing shoppers back into stores and online in search of post-holiday bargains. But for many shoppers .. 08/01/2026

Train fare war begins in Spain as Ouigo undercuts Renfe with bargain ticketsOuigo is selling 80% of its train seats for less than €33 on routes across Spain Ouigo has really taken the shine off Spain’s state rail operator Renfe by launching its January sales a day early, flooding the market with cut price high.. 08/01/2026

Spain prepares for once-in-a-lifetime trio of eclipses ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The government has created a special commission to handle hundreds of thousands of eclipse chasers as Spain has a front-row seat Spain is about to become the hottest destination for astronomy fans worldwide, with an incredible.. 08/01/2026

Could your winter coat land you a driving fine in Spain?What the law says about coats, boots and heels behind the wheel As the Spanish winter chill sets in, it is tempting to bundle up in your favourite coat before hopping into the car. But hold on a minute. That bulky winter coat you are wearing could actually.. 07/01/2026

Spain proposes increasing minimum wage to €1,221 in 2026The 3.1% salary hike throughout Spain will have retroactive effects from January 1 The Spanish government has just proposed to unions and employers that the national minimum wage be raised by 3.1% in 2026, reaching €1,221 gross per month.. 07/01/2026

January sales bring Murcia shoppers warmer budgets and smarter habitsWith average spending set to hit 100 euros locally, Lorca urges residents to shop local and stay savvy If you are planning a post-Christmas browse around the shops in Murcia, you are not alone. Locals are expected to spend an average of 100.34 euros each.. 07/01/2026

Six Murcian companies make Spain's top 250 retailersFrom electronics to supermarkets and cosmetics, six Murcian companies are now competing with Spain's biggest retailers People think Murcia is just a quiet farming region, but its retail sector is growing fast. Six companies from the Region.. 07/01/2026

Spain pilots cheaper train tickets for passengers willing to standThe proposal would let travellers board full trains at a reduced price rather than waiting for next service Spain could debut a new way to travel by train in 2026, standing instead of sitting in exchange for a cheaper fare. The formula, already common.. 07/01/2026

Murcia moves to 'SlowDown' tourism across the RegionThe Region of Murcia is taking part in the European 'SlowDown' project, promoting slower, more sustainable tourism The Region of Murcia is not stepping back from tourism, but it is trying to manage it more carefully. During 2025.. 07/01/2026

The trick for homeowners in Spain to pay less income tax in 2026What property owners in Spain need to know now to reduce their next Declaración de la Renta It might feel a little bit early but just like every year, the dreaded 2026 income tax return season will be upon us before we know it. Everyone wants.. 06/01/2026

What the Venezuela crisis means for the Region of MurciaOil imports aside, trade ties between Murcia and Venezuela have been shrinking for years In one of the most dramatic foreign policy moves in decades, the United States has launched an unprecedented intervention in Venezuela, which the Trump administration.. 06/01/2026

Spain considers work bereavement leave for employees who lose a petNine million homes across Spain could benefit as experts say pet grief is as real as losing a family member Anyone who's ever lost a pet knows how hard it is o carry on as ‘normal’. That gut-wrenching grief that hits you at your desk.. 06/01/2026

Selling without moving: A growing property trend in MurciaMore homeowners are choosing to sell their property while keeping the right to live in it In the Region of Murcia, a property trend is becoming more popular: selling your home while keeping the right to live in it. This is known as ‘.. 06/01/2026

Get ready to spend: Spain's January Sales are coming and here's when they startFrom Zara to El Corte Inglés, here are the exact dates you need to bag those bargains The moment fashion lovers have been waiting for is almost here. The January sales are about to kick off throughout Spain and if you've been eyeing up.. 06/01/2026

Piccolo's restaurant turns up the flavour with a brilliant new evening menuThree irresistible courses and a drink for just €22.90 at this Camposol favourite Piccolo's restaurant on Camposol has launched a brand new evening menu and it is ticking all the right boxes. Creative dishes, comforting favourites, generous.. 05/01/2026

2025 becomes the second warmest year on recordGlobally, we’re inching closer to the 1.5°C limit that scientists warn could spell disaster for the planet Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere (NASA)   As we wave goodbye to 2025, there is one record nobody.. 05/01/2026